Introducing Autodesk Maya 2014: Autodesk Official Press

Book Description

What you need to get up and running on Autodesk Maya 2014

Autodesk Maya is the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software, and this detailed Autodesk Official Press book is the ideal way to get you started using Maya like a studio veteran. Professional visual effects artist and Maya expert Dariush Derakhshani clearly explains the basics of modeling, texturing, animating and visual effects for new users, while leading you through fun and challenging lessons that give you plenty of hands-on practice. The book includes a color insert featuring dazzling examples from talented beginners, so you can see what's possible.

Gets beginners and those migrating from other 3D applications up and running on Autodesk Maya 2014

Helps users master the Maya interface and the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects